The Planetary Congress is ASE's primary forum for professional exchange among U.S., Russian and international astronauts and cosmonauts. It is designed to promote the exchange of space flight experiences and technical information concerning space operations, scientific research, mission development and astronaut training. ASE members meet to review and discuss developments in their respective space programs, to evaluate existing ASE programs and plan future ASE activities. The week-long Congress affords a unique opportunity for communication between members of the international space community, government agencies and the public. At its Planetary Congress, the Association of Space Explorers presents its Planetary Award, the Crystal Helmet, to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement and understanding of the theme subject of that year's Congress. The ASE also awards Leonov Medallions to honor notables who have contributed greatly to the Association and its aims. Alphabetical listing of astronauts & cosmonaut Congress participants
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I Congress |
II Congress |
III Congress |
IV Congress |
V Congress |
VI Congress |
VII Congress |
VIII Congress |
IX Congress |
X Congress |
XI Congress |
XII Congress |
XIII Congress |
XIV Congress |
XV Congress |
XVI Congress |
XVII Congress |
XVIII Congress |
XIX Congress |
XX Congress Edinburgh, Scotland 2007 50 Years in Space - Launching into the Future Award: Professor Ken Pounds |
XXI Congress Seattle, Washington, USA 2008 Exploring Space, Inspiring Planetary Stewardship Award: William E. Boeing, Jr. |
| XXII Congress Prague, Czech Republic 2009 Space – Opportunities for All Award: Boris Valnichek |
XXIII Congress Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2010 1 Planet, 1 Hope, 1 Future Award: Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad |
XXIV Congress Moscow, Russia 2011 He Invited Us All Into Space Award: Boris Chertok |
XXV Congress |
XXVI Congress Cologne, Germany July 1-6, 2013 |
XXVII Congress TBD 2014 |